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The Local, Charlottesville, VA

The Local

4.6
4.6
2522 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
A photo of The Local restaurant

The Local

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Charlottesville

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
UVA Graduation Weekend: May 17-19: Please see experience listed below

Come visit and experience The Local!

We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE LOCAL.

Note that when selecting outside, you will be in a covered area.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • UVA Graduation Weekend

    US$65.00 per person

    16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
    The Local has been hosting graduates and their families for years, with a focus on style and comfort. Located in the heart of Belmont, and our expert team will make your celebration a night to remember. The cost is $65 per person before tax & gratuity. Our regular menu is not offered during graduation weekend. We require a credit card on file to hold your reservation. We will not charge anything to your card now, it's simply our way of holding your reservation. Cancellations after March 1st will result in a $20 per person fee to the credit card provided. For a link to last years menu, please click here: https://thelocal-cville.com/s/Graduation-Weekend-2024-Local.pdf Email gradweekend@thelocal-cville.com if you have questions
    UVA Graduation Weekend photo

What 2,522 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charlottesville

    Innovative

  • Charlottesville

    Good for groups

  • Charlottesville

    Healthy

  • Charlottesville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Charlottesville

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlottesville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Charlottesville

    Lively

  • Charlottesville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Local in Charlottesville offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Its "relaxed atmosphere" complements the "fantastic menu," featuring highlights like the tenderloin and crispy shrimp. Patrons rave about the "attentive staff" and the Monday night wine specials. Parking can be tricky, so plan ahead.

2,522 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation was for 6:30pm but we arrived from out of town an hour early. We decided to see if we could be accommodated and the restaurant staff immediately said it wasn't a problem and seated us in their beautiful dining room upstairs. That set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. We had the bison empanada and goat cheese salad as starters and they were both delicious. The gnocchi bolognese and steak frites were perfect confort food for a cold evening. We rounded off the meal with the flourless chocolate cake--if you love dark chocolate like we do this is a standout dessert--and the mixed berry cobbler which was light and perfectly sized. Even though the restaurant filled up quite a bit while we were there, the wait staff were attentive and friendly. We came here on a friend's recommendation and will be recommending The Local to others!

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  2. Karin

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful dinner at the Local. Some of the most friendly wait and management staff we’ve ever come across. Food was delicious all around. Our daughter will have her wedding rehearsal dinner here in the spring!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always!

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  4. Emily

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place was amazing! Incredible food from local vendors, great service, and pretty reasonable prices. Only downside was some flickery lights and occasionally the music was too loud, but I would definitely go back, the food and service was so good.

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  5. Michael

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It takes some time to find parking on a Saturday night. Service was fantastic. Food was spot on. The space is a little tight but it was cool to learn the history of the building.

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  6. Philip

    Houston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliable restaurant in Belmont neighborhood. Good food with vegan options.
    The LocalResponded on 5 December 2024
    Thank you for the kind review. Please come visit us again! Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  7. Julie

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another terrific meal @ The Local. You’ll never go wrong with Steak Frites, Salmon or Meatloaf - yum!

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  8. Ralph

    New York City

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We were very happy and recommend this restaurant.
    The LocalResponded on 5 December 2024
    Thank you for the kind review. Please come visit us again! Jeff Hale General Manager The Local

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  9. Douglas

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tables were crammed into a small space. Wait staff were friendly but food service was quite slow. We were told because of a large party upstairs. The food was okay. Overall the experience was underwhelming.

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  10. Shelby

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food took a long time to come out and was cold when it finally got to our table.

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FAQs

The Local offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 984-9749.

The Local is rated 4.6 stars by 2522 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of The Local restaurant

The Local

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Charlottesville

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Local

824 Hinton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

  • Area
    Charlottesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Most patrons are able to find street parking in the neighborhood within a 2 block radius of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Hart
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (434) 984-9749
  • Catering
    The Local is a full-service catering company that specializes in weddings, social gatherings & corporate events. Grand or intimate, focused on tradition or leaning toward trendy, your vision along with our capable guidance will reflect your personal style. Our staff is committed to details, offering unique options, bringing creativity and passion to the planning process.
  • Private party facilities
    The Local has a variety of venues that have been enjoyed over the years, which can be rented out individually or all together accommodating parties over 150 seated, 200 for cocktail events. Each space offers it’s own fully-functioning bar, handcrafted tables, and a beautiful atmosphere to hold your special event. Our larger spaces are located in the upstairs portion of our restaurant, and our Wine Room is located on the main floor.
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